EMS Academy - Priority East TN

Location
Knoxville
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville, TN 37912Position Type: Priority AmbulanceJob Category: Education🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR AUGUST EMS TRAINING ACADEMY! 🚨

Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority!

📍 Location: Knoxville, TN

🏥 Family Company: Priority Ambulance

📅 Class Start Date: August 18, 2026

🎓 Class End Date: October 23, 2026

Are you passionate about helping others? Ready to begin a rewarding and fast-paced career in emergency medicine? Join our Priority EMS Training Academy and take the first step toward becoming a certified EMT-Basic.

🌟 Why Choose the Priority Ambulance family of companies?

At Priority Ambulance, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As one of the leading EMS providers in the nation, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth. Our EMS Training Academy is designed to equip you with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and real-world experience needed to excel in the field—and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Graduates of our EMS Training Academies are offered a full-time EMT-B position with Priority Ambulance, a proud part of the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies, with a minimum 24-month full-time employment commitment following licensure.

📘 Academy Details

Format: Live, instructor-led classroom sessions & labs, plus clinical rotations

Location: Knoxville, TN

Schedule: 0800 – 1700, Monday through Friday with a one-hour break for lunch. (40 hours per week)
Clinical Rotations: 48 Clinical hours on Priority Ambulances
Program Length: 10 Weeks
Certification Level: EMT - Basic

🧑‍🏫 Expected from Participants

Full engagement—attendance at every class, lab, and rotation
Prompt scheduling & completion of licensing exam upon course completion
Commitment to a full-time position with Priority Ambulance for at least 2 years after licensure

🎁 What You’ll Receive

$15/hr. Student Wage

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Tuition Coverage

Textbooks and Uniforms Provided

Licensing and National Registry Exam Fees Included (One sitting for the National Registry Exam within three months of successfully completing the EMS Academy)

🔒 Secure Your Seat – Limited Availability!

Seats are limited and fill quickly. If you’re ready to make a difference and begin a stable, respected, and exciting career path, apply now! Your future in emergency medicine starts here.

Qualifications📝 Admission Requirements

To qualify, applicants must

Be 18 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma or GED
Hold a valid and current driver’s license

Be able to pass

A pre-employment interview
Pre-employment testing
Background check (including Motor Vehicle Record screening)
Drug screening

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Top Benefits

  • Full-Time Employee Benefits
  • Tuition Coverage
  • Textbooks Provided
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Licensing Fees Included
  • National Registry Exam Fees Included